The Veteran's initial increased ratings for left hip and tibia stress fractures have been denied. The case is remanded due to issues with TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the assignment of higher disability ratings based on the current service-connected conditions, as the medical findings do not meet the criteria for additional compensable ratings under relevant Diagnostic Codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip stress fracture, left tibia stress fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21077027
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error that occurred prior to the initial decision. The Veteran's service-connected left tibia stress fracture is associated with residual disabilities of his left foot, knee, and ankle.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation as the current severity of her service-connected conditions has not been determined.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee disability due to duty-to-assist errors prior to the July 2024 decision on appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and opinion in January 2020. The appellant is seeking service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, left tibia stress fracture, a left knee disability, and a left hip disability.
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